ATP Palermo 2003 Draw & Results

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Nicolas Massu won the 2003 Palermo, defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu 1-6 6-2 7-6(0) in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 22–28 on clay courts in Palermo, Italy.

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Champion
def. Paul-Henri Mathieu , 1-6 6-2 7-6(0)
Dates
Sep 22 — Sep 28
Location
Palermo, Italy
Category
ATP International Series modern equivalent ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

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Results

Match type

Round of 32

Jose Acasuso #74 6-3 6-2
Juan Giner #558
Luis Horna #72 7-6(6) 7-5
Mariano Puerta #105 6-2 4-6 6-4
Oscar Hernandez #89 6-2 0-6 7-6(8)
Tomas Tenconi #225 6-0 6-2
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 4-6 6-3 7-6(5)
Nicolas Almagro #189 3-1 (ret.)
Victor Hanescu #77 6-3 6-3
Alberto Martin #61 7-6(4) 6-2
Galo Blanco #107 7-5 7-5
Filippo Volandri #47 6-2 7-5

Round of 16

Nicolas Massu #28 6-2 3-1
Albert Montanes #93 6-0 6-4
Luis Horna #72 6-4 6-2
Oscar Hernandez #89 7-6(3) 6-3
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 7-6(6) 3-6 6-3
Diego Veronelli #232 6-4 6-2
Alberto Martin #61 4-0 (ret.)

Quarterfinals

Nicolas Massu #28 6-4 1-6 6-4
Luis Horna #72 3-6 7-6(7) 6-1
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3
Alberto Martin #61 7-6(3) 6-4

Semifinals

Nicolas Massu #28 6-2 6-2
Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 7-6(5) 7-6(5)

Final

Nicolas Massu #28 1-6 6-2 7-6(0)

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Palermo.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Nicolas Massu 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nicolas Massu 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Albert Montanes 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Palermo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nicolas Massu #28 1-6 6-2 7-6(0) Paul-Henri Mathieu #51 H2H Match data 2003 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palermo held?
Palermo is held in Palermo, Italy.
Who won the most recent Palermo?
The 2003 Palermo was won by Nicolas Massu, who defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 1-6 6-2 7-6(0).
When was the first Palermo played?
The first edition of Palermo was held in 2003.
What surface is Palermo played on?
Palermo is played on clay courts.